Wynne, Shirley Wilmotte 1882-1942.

Dates:
Active 1882
Active 1942

Biographical notes:

Dr. Shirley W. Wynne was New York City Commissioner of Health from 1928 through 1933. He was responsible for a decrease in the mortality rate of diphtheria, sponsor of the noise and smoke abatement campaign and effected the banning of the sale of loose milk; president of the Children's Welfare Federation; former commissioner of Boy Scouts and holder of the Scout silver beaver medal for distinguished service to boyhood. [Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Database]

From the description of Scrapbook, 1929. (New York Academy of Medicine). WorldCat record id: 79903156

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  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)